Hillary Clinton spoke at West Philadelphia High School this afternoon to promote a voter registration effort in the city over the next three months, and then the Democratic nominee for president will do some canvassing in the surrounding neighborhood.
The former secretary of state arrived at the school at 49th and Chestnut streets shortly after 1 p.m. Doors to the public opened at 11:15 a.m.
Pennsylvania is among the key swing states in the election between Clinton and Republican nominee Donald Trump.
According to a press release from Clinton's Pennsylvania office prior to the event:
"Clinton will discuss her belief that we are stronger together, with an economy that works for everyone, not just those at the top. She will also urge Pennsylvanians to register ahead of the October 11 deadline, as well as organize voters in their communities ahead of November's election, before kicking off a post-event canvass in West Philadelphia. The event on Tuesday is a part of Clinton's nationwide effort to register and commit to vote three million Americans this November."
Her arrival signals the beginning of a three-month effort by Democrats to register voters ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, according to Clinton's campaign.
Election Day is 84 days away.
In addition to registering new voters, nine offices across Pennsylvania will also "further engage supporters and expand its voter turnout efforts," the presidential campaign's state operation said in a release.
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Here are the locations of the nine offices and when they were opened or will be opened this week:
Lower Bucks Coordinated Office Opening with Bucks County Commissioner Diane Marseglia and State Rep. Steve Santarsiero
WHEN: Monday, August 15 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 245 Mill St Bristol, Pennsylvania 19007
Johnstown Coordinated Office Opening - Cambria County Democratic Chair Frank Frantuzzo, Democratic Nominee for the 12 Congressional District Erin McClelland, and Cambria County Controller Ed Cernic, Jr.
WHEN: Monday, August 15 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 345 Main St Johnstown, Pennsylvania 15901
Pittsburgh Strip District Coordinated Office Opening with Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-14), State Senator Wayne Fontana, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, PA Attorney General Candidate Josh Shapiro, and Allegheny Democratic Committee Chairwoman Nancy Patton-Mills
WHEN: Monday, August 15 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 108 19th St Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
West Philadelphia Coordinated Office Opening with Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 533 S 52nd St Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19143
Harrisburg Democratic National Committee HQ Office Opening with Pennsylvania State Senator Rob Teplitz
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 1701 N 3rd St Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102
Reading Coordinated Office Opening with County Party Chair Kevin Boughter
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 400 Washington St Reading, Pennsylvania 19601
West Mifflin Coordinated Office Opening with State Senator Jay Costa, Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald, and Allegheny County Democratic Vice Chair Austin Davis
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 1812 Homeville Rd West Mifflin, Pennsylvania 15122
Williamsport Coordinated Office Opening
WHEN: Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 25 W 3rd St Williamsport, Pennsylvania 17701
Stroudsburg Coordinated Office Opening
WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 515 Main St Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360
Hazleton Coordinated Office Opening
WHEN: Wednesday, August 17 at 6:30 PM
WHERE: 270 W Broad St Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18201
